Built by Burt Rutan and also known as the Virgin
Global Flyer, the Model 311 has been designed to complete the first
solo, non-refueled, non-stop circumnavigation of the globe. The American
Steve Fossett successfully completed this flight on the third of March
2005.
N277SF
c/n 001
USA
Single seat experimental aircraft first flown in 2004
Engine: 3000lb.s.t(13.34kN) Williams FJ-44-3ATW
Length: 44’1.5"(13.45m)
Height: 13’4"(4.06m)Wingspan: 114’0"(34.74m)
No.built: 1 Range: 23,000miles(37,007km)*
Cruising speed: 250mph(402kmh)* Empty weight: 3350lb(1522kg)
Maximum take-off weight: 22,000lb(10,000kg) |